Crime in Olton: statistics, rates and trends
624 crimes were recorded in Olton in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (223), vehicle crime (93) and criminal damage and arson (61) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,067th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Olton | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 624 | 19,471 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.8 | 88.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,778 | 221,242 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Olton of any year here (624 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 624 | 48.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 662 | 51.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 738 | 57.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 820 | 64.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 931 | 72.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 910 | 71.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 842 | 65.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 840 | 65.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 793 | 62.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
Compared with England and Wales, Olton recorded notably more vehicle crime (46% above the national rate), and notably less public order (58% below) and shoplifting (54% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 40 to 61 and other theft rose from 51 to 60, while shoplifting fell from 115 to 50 and burglary fell from 53 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 223 | 17.5 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 7.3 | 5.0 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +52% |
| Other theft | 60 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 3.9 | 8.5 | -57% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Public order | 36 | 2.8 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 1.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Olton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Olton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon | 1,013 | 75.2 | +54% |
| Silhill | 601 | 56.7 | +16% |
| Shirley East | 609 | 52.9 | +8% |
| Elmdon | 752 | 50.9 | +4% |
| St Alphege | 2,038 | 153.3 | +214% |
| Shirley South | 1,464 | 103.4 | +112% |
| Shirley West | 1,461 | 107.8 | +121% |
| Bickenhill | 2,655 | 194.5 | +298% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Olton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 65 |
| On or near Dorsington Road | 40 |
| On or near Warwick Grange | 23 |
| On or near Brook Lane | 22 |
| On or near Langley Hall Road | 22 |
| On or near Masons Close | 18 |
| On or near St Margaret'S Road | 18 |
| On or near Fentham Court | 13 |
| On or near Marsden Close | 13 |
| On or near Redstone Farm Road | 13 |
Of the 606 crimes in Olton with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 286 | 47.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 189 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Olton has an estimated population of 12,778 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (28%, against 22%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Olton average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Olton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Olton a safe place to live?
Olton recorded 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,067th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Olton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 223 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (93).
Is crime in Olton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Olton was down 6% on the year before: 624 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 662 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Olton?
About 12,778 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Olton?
Olton is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.